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China Establishes Military Aviation Center in Laos Near Thai Border
TOP NEWS•11:31•Politics•
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Thailand navigates geopolitical tensions as China opens a military training center in Laos, just 50km from Nong Khai province.
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China establishes the military aviation center at Ban Keun Airport on September 29, 2026.
Sihasak Phuangketkeow visits Laos from September 30 to October 2, 2026, for the JCO meeting.
The US notifies Thailand in advance about the Chinese military expansion in Laos.
Thailand sets a bilateral trade target with Laos of 11 billion USD by 2027.
Who & What's Involved
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of ThailandGovernment of LaosPeople's Liberation Army of ChinaUnited States GovernmentCIASihasak Phuangketkeow
Topics
GeopoliticsThai-Laos RelationsUS-China RivalryMilitary BasesASEAN Security
Locations
Ban Keun Airport, LaosNong Khai, ThailandCambodiaMyanmar